iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTUONS (Continued)
if an outside antenna is connected to the television
equipment,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges
Section 810 of the Nationaf Electrical
Code provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location of antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and requirements
for the grounding
electrode
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE
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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NED--NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
Lightning - For added protection for this television equipment
during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for a long period of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna, This will prevent damage to
the equipment
due to lightning and powerqine
surges
Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits
When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the
TV set,,
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or
splashing
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
product,
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or
other heavy items,
Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage
to remain,
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Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged
easity from the AC outlet, or from the AC
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iNPUT terminal on the rear of the product
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